Went to DF thought I'd say hi

[JasonD]

I went along to the Domain Focus event, saw some friends I already knew there and hopefully some pals of the future.

It really opened my eyes, as I don't think of myself as a domainer (though do think of myself as a search engine spammer) and after a kick up the arse from Doug this weekend just gone in Manchester (a small 50 odd people, freebie SEO get together) decided to show my face in here to learn more about the industry and say hello.

So hello everyone

I know there has been some "discussion" about the DF event but as an outsider looking in, it was a real eye opener for me and some huge things stood out for me.

1stly there are some great people who are at the coalface of domaining in the UK. I don't mean the big boys such as Dan etc (however nice he is) but ordinary down to earth blokes who are garnering domains and have built or are loking to build a long term business / investment with their domain equity.

2ndly the industry is hugely experienced and mature in certain areas but so immature in others. It reminds me a lot of the search business a few years ago and it is this that excites me.

It isn't quite the wild wild west but more akin to a busy summertime in Cornwall. West? for sure, just with a British slant and charm and not so wild

I hope to be more of a regular here and look to build some new relationships and take a lot of the discussions I had at DF forward to hopefully mutual benefit. And if these things don't happen, well most of all I hope new friendships are forged

I look forward to chatting with you all.

Thanks

Jason

 

[stender]

Welcome Jason. There's some acorn get togethers being organised if you have a look at the threads.

 

[rjs_essex]

Hi Jason,

Was good meeting you at DF, you certainly had some interesting points to make!

Welcome to the forum!

Rich

 

[JasonD]

Thanks Stender I'll search for those threads and I look forward to the get togethers.

It was good to meet everyone but can you help me out RJS_Essex and remind me of your real name please ?

Thanks everyone

Jason

 

[dougs]

Hi Jase

Afternoon

Doug

 

[DomainMagnate]

Welcome here Jason

~MG

 

[JasonD]

Hi Fatty (DougS) and Michael.

Have you started working that fly domain yet Doug? You shouldn't just let it sit there mate

 

[rjs_essex]

Thanks Stender I'll search for those threads and I look forward to the get togethers.

It was good to meet everyone but can you help me out RJS_Essex and remind me of your real name please ?

Thanks everyone

Jason

Its Richard, we spoke very briefly after you were on the SEO panel. And one of the more memorable quotes of the evening must be "Hi, my names Jason and i'm a search engine spammer".

Rich

 

[dougs]

Jason

You be talking to that fat Ozzy Mitch

Doug

 

[stender]

Your in Romford. Any more essex people an we'll have to have a get together in edwards! or over the dogs! (see firestars sigs for details!) :-D

I was a romford resident until this year. Have now immigrated to deeper darker essex!

 

[rjs_essex]

Have now immigrated to deeper darker essex!

Where abouts?

 

[SimonFox]

And Witham is the center of the known world.

 

[SF]

I know there has been some "discussion" about the DF event but as an outsider looking in, it was a real eye opener for me and some huge things stood out for me.

What no speakers

1stly there are some great people who are at the coalface of domaining in the UK. I don't mean the big boys such as Dan etc

" big boys" Who the f**k is dan? surely not abother preacher?

 

[rjs_essex]

What no speakers



" big boys" Who the f**k is dan? surely not abother preacher?

Dan Warner - Big boss man from Fabulous!

 

[JasonD]

Doug,

You be talking to that fat Ozzy Mitch

Doug, dunno what you mean mate

RJS,

Ahh yes, good to see you here mate and thanks for the chat, it was superb

Stender,

I can hear those greyhounds calling and the Tote taking all my money (what little i have) - Lets organise it

Simon,

I thought South Woodham was the centre of the world

 

[SF]

dan warner has done nothing in .uk and doesnt own a .uk as far as I know.

unless that means Sedo / Parked.com / Bodis are all 'big players' in .uk as well.

 

[paul]

dan warner has done nothing in .uk and doesnt own a .uk as far as I know.

They register them under the name 'Domain Active Pty. Ltd' They have about 4,500. I can't find many that I would want though

A lot of typos and loads of American terms that are a waste of time. Some words like attorney, vacations, personalized, cellular, diapers ......

They should just delete half of them and save themselves some money, although some might be harder to get rid of than others genitalherpes.co.uk:mrgreen:

 

[domainking]

welcome jason

Hi Jason
Was nice to meeet you at the show
and good luck with the domains

 

[Mike Robertson]

dan warner has done nothing in .uk and doesnt own a .uk as far as I know.

unless that means Sedo / Parked.com / Bodis are all 'big players' in .uk as well.

Dan was the keynote speaker at Domain Focus last month. As a company we do own a number of .co.uk domains and also picked some up at the DF Auction.

We are always looking to expand our reach in the UK market, as Dan mentioned in his speech, you don't have to park your .co.uk domains with companies based in the UK/EU.

If anyone is interested in testing some domains with us, let me know and I'll get you set up.

Cheers,

Mike
Fabulous.com